Clinical Coordinator, Acute Rehabilitation

Facility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center ARU

Position: Clinical Coordinator Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist

Shift: Full Time Days

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, rotating weekend required

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post-Acute Care in St. Joseph, MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life-altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital-based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Clinical Coordinator who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What you will do in this role:

• A Clinical Coordinator assists with the daily coordination of personnel and resources within the scope of assignment. Acts as the liaison between the nursing departments and all the ancillary departments to promote continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency and compliance.

• Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. Discharge planner reports off to the Social Work team and staff.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities and performance evaluations.

• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.

• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.

• During tour of duty, maintains constant communication between all nursing areas and the registration area in order to facilitate a smooth through put of patients.

• Provides basic direct patient care as needed.

• Insertion of PICC lines when ordered by the physician.

• Accesses Hickman catheters and port-a-cath lines when needed.
  Responds to all in hospital emergencies to guide and assure appropriate outcomes.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity

• During tour of duty, rounds on all post surgical or procedural patients.
  Provides €˜just in time' education for staff during tour of duty.

• Assists physicians with procedures.

• Reports all incidents or unusual events to their Director or appropriate supervisor.

• Provides moderate sedation when required. Knowledgeable of policy and procedure.

• Understands and practices within the scope of practice as an RN.
  Abides by and promotes the behavioral performance standards as set by the facility.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree for OT Doctorate for PT

• Must be license in the state of MO

• BLS Required

• ACLS Required

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.